Oswal Fats And Oils Ltd vs Addl.Commnr.,Bareilly Division & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the orders of the Collector and Additional Commissioner under the U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950, stating that the appellant's purchase of 40.45 acres of land without prior permission under Section 154(2) was invalid. The Court emphasized that compliance with statutory requirements is essential for the validity of land transactions under the Act. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the vesting of land in the State Government.